After two years from when Dessiah and her daughter Delaney were thrown out of her home in the rain by her trifling cheating husband, she can finally feel normal and stable. Currently working for Simmons & Simmons Corp grocery chain, when a promotion that moves her to Japan presents itself she steps out on faith to see where it leads. Which was Right into the arms of a man who had seen her at her worst and was a saving grace. The only thing is now he is her Boss and a complete jerk and doesn't even recognize her. Detrick is beyond bitter after his experiences with women being deceitful. He has become cold and crass. The polar opposite of who he once was. Until Dessiah crosses his path. Is she worth the risk? That question infuriates him so much that he will do anything to fight his feelings. Except with her it's strong...will their pasts pain be too much for these two to move forward...together?

Destini is an obese woman who wants to lose weight. She meets a male physical trainer who she tries not to fall in love with. ---- At 33 years old, Destini Banks was finished with love. All it did was cause her drama and heartbreak. Every time love caught up with her, the men who claimed to love her cheated on her. She was never worthy in their eyes because she was a BBW. She was determined to lose weight and stay away from men who would only damage her heart again, and that included Cypress Williams. At 36 years old, Cypress Williams enjoys the bachelor life and being a physical trainer. He's not ready to commit to any woman, and that includes Destini Banks. In his opinion, women cheated just as much as men did. When Cypress meets Destini, he can't help but find her attractive. When she seeks help in losing weight and getting fit, he jumps at the chance to help her. When these two are together, sparks fly. Will they be able to put their prejudices aside and fall in love with one another? *Warning* Intended for 18+ readers. Mature content like sex and cursing.